Discover its most exciting experiences
Hungary offers miracles year-round. Discover the intriguing tales behind every landmark, building, and centuries-old cities. Have the experience of a lifetime!
Float up to the highest spot in Budapest
Enjoy a majestic panorama of the fabled Buda Hills by gliding up to the highest spot in Budapest. This chairlift is perhaps Budapest’s most interesting mode of transportation. Hop on to see hills covered by lush forests, beautiful gardens and meandering hiking trails, not to mention the magical panorama of the capital. Departing from Zugliget, in the Budapest’s 12th district, the Libegő runs up János Hill, one of the iconic heights of the Buda hills, and just a few minutes’ walk from the highest spot in the capital, the Elizabeth lookout.
Take a dip in Lake Hévíz, the world’s largest thermal lake
Do you want to throw in a beautiful environment, a magical turquoise lake with multi-colored water lilies and lovely trees? Then go to Lake Hévíz, situated on the northern slope of Mount Keszthely, in the center of the town of Hévíz. Did you know that it is the largest biologically active, natural thermal lake in the world? If this doesn’t make Lake Hévíz special enough, here are a few more facts: Thanks to constant movement, the water temperature is pleasant throughout the year, allowing swimming in any season. The winter water temperature is 23-25°C (73-77°F), and in the summer climbs up to 36-38°C (98-100°F). The area offers countless active programs: exquisite hiking trails, Segway tours, horse-riding, and unforgettable dining experiences.
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How do you say goodbye to winter? Although the first week of January is still bitterly cold, the carnival is a joyous celebration of the arrival of spring. Perhaps this is why the peak of the carnival period is not really its last three days, starting on Shrove Tuesday, when the weather is usually a bit nicer. This is the time of the winter farewell carnival, when the Mohács Busó Walk happens in Hungary. Hundreds of people wearing traditional masks say goodbye to the winter in Mohács at the winter carnival festival. Tens of thousands of visitors accompany them, so this town on the banks of the Danube gets really busy. The legend behind the Busó Walk goes back a long way, although it has little historical basis. Supposedly, the indigenous Sokac people, who had fled from the Turks to the swamps of the Mohács Island, got fed up with hiding, so they put on scary masks, made noisy tools, crossed the Danube in boats at night, and drove the Turks out of town. You have to see these young people, dressed as Busós, dancing around the fire lit on the main square, celebrating as a coffin, the symbol of winter, is burnt down.
No wonder you’re already packing your bag, after reading about all of the exciting adventures you can have in Hungary. Be sure to check out the rest of the wonders of Hungary as you plan your trip!
